LPN or Medical Assistant - 32 Hours Weekly - Pediatric Clinic

Essentia Health•Park Rapids, MN

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in the pediatric practice at our Park Rapids Clinic in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This LPN or CMA works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekday off. No holiday or on-call rotations are required, but two Saturday shifts will be required every six months. At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. At Essentia Health’s Park Rapids Clinic, you get the best of both worlds: the resources and advanced specialty care of an integrated regional health system, paired with the warmth and connection of a tight-knit community practice. Serving patients across the Heartland Lakes region, our clinic offers comprehensive primary care, walk-in services, and visiting specialists in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. Working here means making a tangible impact on the health of your neighbors while enjoying an exceptional quality of life surrounded by northern Minnesota’s lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation.

Requirements

Education as required for licensure.
LPN: Current LPN licensure with the Minnesota state board of nursing upon hire.
CMA: current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. Must pass certification within two attempts.
Both: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Benefits

Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
Dental and Vision insurances
Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave after one year
Adoption assistance after one year
Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
Take Charge (employee wellness program)
Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
Employee discount program
401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.